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- Is this “normal?” 8 reasons you may be living with chronic constipation - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2016 from Lynda EnrightIs this “normal?” What is normal for digestive health? There is not a simple answer, each person is different. What is normal for you may not be normal for another. The reasons an individual may become constipated and the solutions to the challenge will vary. However, we do know what is ...
Views: 416 - Is Your Food Making You Sick? Discovering Food Sensitivities to Feel Your Best - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2014 from Lynda EnrightAre you sick of feeling sick and tired? Are you taking medication that at best works to cover up symptoms but never solves the problem? Do you regularly experience any of these symptoms? • bloating • diarrhea • heartburn • migraines • joint pain • arthritis • fatigue • ...
Views: 472 - Is Your Food Your Medicine or Your Poison? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2015 from Lynda EnrightI taught a class this morning where a gentleman asked me a question about a pre-Diabetes program that he is involved in. He was wondering my opinion on the eating plan that is being recommended. I won't go into detail on the description, but I told him I didn't agree that what was being promoted ...
Views: 538 - Is Your Weight Gain Caused by a Calorie Imbalance or Gut Breakdown? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2016 from Lynda EnrightI see clients every day who have struggled for years to achieve a healthy weight. They have tried every diet on the market with at best minimal results. And so often they also live with chronic digestive issues. Their stories almost always include some or all of the following: a history of the ...
Views: 577 - Overcoming Sugar Cravings - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2017 from Lynda EnrightNutritional science is a dynamic, evolving field. As research continues, different foods become more and less advised. For a time, fat was public enemy number one. Currently, a groundswell of information has arisen concerning the downfalls of excessive sugar. While we don’t want to jump on every ...
Views: 511 - Planting a Family Garden - Increasing Fruit And Vegetable Eating For Healthier Kids - by Submitted on May 10, 2014 from Lynda EnrightDo you and your kids reach for fruits and vegetables? Growing a garden can help to make that happen! Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Intake According to the WHO, both children and adults consume inadequate fruits and vegetables to promote good health. The consumption of fruits and ...
Views: 630 - Slow Down! Enjoy Your Food and Enjoy Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2015 from Lynda EnrightHow long does it take you to eat a meal? 5 minutes, 10, 20? You may have learned that it takes at least 20 minutes for your brain to get the message that you are full. Many of us don't spend enough time eating to wait for that message. In addition to preventing overeating, eating more slowly can ...
Views: 515 - The Connection Between Gut Health and Inflammation - by Submitted on May 08, 2017 from Lynda EnrightSome pass it off as aging; others suffer from ongoing health issues; however, there’s a chance your chronic inflammation means something else entirely: poor gut health. It might sound like we’re a broken record, but we’ll never stop repeating it, your gut has an enormous impact on your overall ...
Views: 527 - The Perfect Food to End the Post-Vacation Bloat - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2016 from Lynda EnrightPost-Vacation Bloat We took a short vacation this spring and with travel comes lots of eating out. It is a pleasure - not having to cook or clean it up, finding restaurant gems in an unfamiliar city. In many ways it is simpler than at home – meal planning, shopping and cooking. I do enjoy ...
Views: 463 - Tired of Brain Fog? Eating Well For a Clear Head and a Healthy Body - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2014 from Lynda EnrightDo you find it becoming more and more difficult to concentrate? Do you find yourself struggling to remember simple things throughout your day? Brain fog may be your problem. The continual decrease in the quality of the American diet is not only increasing our risk for disease, it is having a ...
Views: 789 - Tools to Make Cooking Easier, Faster and Fun: Blenders - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2014 from Lynda EnrightLooking for a quick and easy way to get more fruits and vegetables in your diet? Start with your blender! Juicing vs. Blending Juicing is very popular today and can definitely give you juices packed full of vitamins and minerals. But one downside is you lose the rich fiber we get from ...
Views: 801 - Tools to Make Cooking Easier, Faster and Fun: Pressure Cooking - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2014 from Lynda EnrightI enjoy cooking, but along with everyone I find fitting it in to the busy schedule of our family can often be a challenge. That is why I am always looking for ways to simplify – to continue to eat well and feed my family well in a way that fits into our lives. Kitchen tools One way to make ...
Views: 930 - Using Healing Spices to Prevent Disease - Try Turmeric - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2015 from Lynda EnrightInstead of focusing on which box has the “best” nutrition label, get into the kitchen and experiment with healthful foods that have been used for hundreds of years and can benefit your health in a multitude of ways. Turmeric is a great place to start! This spice used in Indian and many other ...
Views: 587 - Weight Loss Continues to Be Unreachable - Is Stress One of the Factors? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2015 from Lynda EnrightI was recently at the grocery store and took notice of how the struggle for weight control is failing miserably in our culture. There was a lovely woman who was very overweight and struggling even to walk across the store. If you saw her from the waist up she looked like a healthy weight, but ...
Views: 640 - What everyone ought to know about poop - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2016 from Lynda EnrightOk, it’s not something people like to talk about. My clients often say, “sorry for too much information…” But really, I don’t think we are talking about it enough. What comes out tells you so much about what has gone in and how well those choices are serving you. And it helps you to make changes ...
Views: 407 - Why you need food – it may not be why you think - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2016 from Lynda EnrightWhat do you think of when you think of the NEED your body has for food? Carbohydrates are for energy for your body and brain, protein is for the structure of tissues and cells, fat is needed for energy and to keep you warm. These are just a few of the very important functions of these ...
Views: 436 - Why You Shouldn't Eat in Your Car - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2015 from Lynda EnrightAmericans eat everywhere today besides sitting at the kitchen table – at their desk, at sporting events, at social gatherings, standing at the kitchen counter, in front of the TV and even in their cars. With the busy life that you may lead, sitting down for a meal may seem next to impossible. ...
Views: 825 - Will Protein Intake Help You Lose Weight? Protein Needs for a Healthy Weight and a Healthy Body. - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2014 from Lynda EnrightProtein to feel satisfied Protein is the component in our food that digests the most slowly. It helps us to feel full and satisfied. In a recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition Education, researchers said that a relatively high proportion of women in the U.S. who reported eating ...
Views: 560 - Will the Proposed Changes to Food Labels Make People Healthier? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2014 from Lynda EnrightThe answer is simple: no. While the First Lady and the FDA may have good intentions, revisions need to be systemic before food labels will stop confusing the public. Changes on the nutrition facts label (outlined below) are a start but the proposed changes have some major flaws. And what about ...
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